A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avert what could have been one of the largest oil spills in recorded history has been completed, British maritime security company Ambrey and Greece have said. The 900-foot Greek-registered MT Sounion, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was …
File photo. Main PASOK opposition leader Nikos Androulakis has ruled out the possibility of his socialist party entering a power-sharing government with the conservative New Democracy party. Speaking on Skai radio on Monday, Androulakis outlined three possible scenarios: either a majority government led by PASOK or New Democracy, a PASOK-led coalition with center-left parties, or …
[AP] Experts stress HPV vaccination and regular screening as vital to combat cervical cancer, a disease affecting millions globally. Speaking during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, specialists from the University of Athens underlined that early detection significantly improves survival rates. The WHO estimates that some 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022, with 94% …
The dominant political issue this week will be the government’s nomination for the next President of the Hellenic Republic, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made his decision on the nominee. Despite the largely ceremonial nature of the presidency, the role holds significant political symbolism. Mitsotakis must decide whether to appease his party’s base or …
The July 4 election in the UK is a crucial moment for the future of the Parthenon Marbles. [Reuters] Greece and the British Museum are reportedly nearing a crucial agreement for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles, with a potential resolution anticipated as soon as 2025. Confidential negotiations have yielded significant progress, though a formal …
Heavy rainfall that struck Melbourne for nearly six hours disrupted the Australian Open schedule, which kicked off today in the Australian city. As a result, organizers announced that Maria Sakkari’s (No. 32 in the world) match against Colombia’s Camila Osorio (No. 61) will be postponed by one day and rescheduled for Tuesday at 2 a.m. …
Greek health insurers report significant financial losses due to inflated charges by private hospitals, despite sharp increases in premiums. Representatives claim that insured patients face hospital fees that are double those uninsured patients are charged, driving annual sector losses between €50 million and €100 million. Examples cited include a simple hand surgery billed at €1,280 …
[Prime Minister’s Office via Intime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resumed his weekly government update, outlining the government’s key measures, including tax reductions, such as lowering ENFIA for properties under 500,000 euros, support for low-income pensioners and increasing disposable income through fiscal interventions worth 1.5 billion euros. He also highlighted new initiatives to protect minors …
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides (right) with Kathimerini English Edition Editor Tom Ellis. [CYPRUS PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE] Cyprus will be technically ready to join the Schengen area within 2025, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides told a conference organized last Friday by Hermes Airports in Nicosia, titled “Transforming Cyprus into a Year-Round Destination.” It discussed developments in Cyprus’ tourism …
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has updated its severe weather bulletin. Heavy rain, strong storms, and snow are expected in northern Greece over the next few hours. The weather is expected to worsen from Sunday through Tuesday across western, central and northern Greece, with heavy rain and storms, particularly in the west. Snowfall will affect …